Network Overview

NEARCTIS is structured along two different lines corresponding to research field on the one hand and to applications on the other. The idea in implementing those two structures is to ensure transversality between disciplines and research fields, by studying applications of several research fields to a technical system.

The Joint Program Activities (JPA) is based upon this double structure, with a close coordination of both, ensured through a specific task: a review of the research field will identify exploitable research results, which can be applied through case studies.

Moreover, defining a case study may result in identifying some specific research gaps or needs which have to be integrated into the research program.

To reach these objectives, the project will include an harmonisation of the research program of all partners on the various topics addressed, specification of case studies to be made in common, and the elaboration of a dissemination and training program for researchers and professionals.

A focus in made on spreading excellence towards the scientific community of the field, particularly for the European Union newcomers.
The project is designed as a first step towards constituting a permanent virtual institute ensuring consistency between research programs and good mutualisation of resources.

Tight relationships with the international scientific community, but also with the main stakeholders of the field (traffic operators, local authorities, consultants or manufacturers) are ensured thought a network of associated partners who are involved into all the main activities of the project.